monoamine oxidase inhibitor

monoamine oxidase inhibitor
any of various substances, as isocarboxazid and phenelzine, that block enzymatic breakdown of certain monoamine neurotransmitters: used to treat severe depression. Abbr.: MAOI Also called MAO inhibitor.
[1960-65]

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